Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 37,022, George Goodwin, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass
Goodwin, George
NUMBER
S. 37.022 B.L. Ut. 19.725-160-55
CONTENTS
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8402
Maine
George Goodwin
of Durham Dist: Maine who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Col. Smith of the 6 th Reg t Mass t line, for the term of 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of the Dist: of Maine at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 1 st of May 1810-
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th of March 1819 and sent to W m Widgey, Esq r . Portland. Maine
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 - 10 2 / 3 . 01. 03
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept. 1819. 40. 00
$ 129. 03
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Not entitled to a pension under the law 1 May 1820 Notification sent to R.C. Rose 13 July 1820. Augusta Me.

Died July 6- 1855 A.B.

152.327
act march 8/55 May 25. 1855
George Goodwin Private.
Map: Coast line
Ms 19 725 1p
Revolution
Revised. March 15. 1818
me March 1818-19 Ad: 160 Ac, Mch: 26/56,
R. S. W.
L. L. White Phillips Ancine

The undersigned is agent for return of warrant for Deed before issue.

George Goodwin Private 6 th Regt Mass s Line 1781-2 years - Dec. 1 May 1818
Admitted -

To the Honorable WILLIAM WIDGERY , one of the Associate Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the first Eastern Circuit of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
RESPECTFULLY SHOWS....
George Goodwin - of Durham in the Maine District, that he served as a private soldier in the war of the revolution for the term of two years and a subsequent continuation on the Continental Establishment, that he yet is a resident citizen of the United States at Durham aforesaid, and that by reason of your applicant's reduced circumstances in life, he is in need of assistance from his country for support that he is now fifty five years of age
AND your applicant farther represents, that in the service aforesaid, he belonged in his said capacity of a private soldier to the Col. [illegible] Company of the sixth Regiment, of the Massachusetts Line, that he entered said service on or about the first day of April - one thousand seven hundred and eighty one and that he left said service on or about the eighth day of June - one thousand seven hundred and eighty three the war having closed and he having received an honorable discharge which he has since lost
WHEREFORE, inasmuch as your applicant, as he verily believes, comes under the provisions of the Act, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," he prays your honor to institute an enquiry into the circumstances of his case, and that such farther proceedings may be had touching the premises as are prescribed by law, in order that your applicant may be placed on the Pension List of the United States.
Dated at PORTLAND, this first day of May 1818.
George Goodwin
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
MAINE DISTRICT, ss.
BE IT KNOWN, that on the first day of May one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, personally came before me, WILLIAM WIDGERY , one of the Associate Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the first Eastern Circuit of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, resident at Portland, within the County of Cumberland, in said Maine District - the said Court being a Court of record of said State, George Goodwin the above named applicant, and made oath that the several statements by him made in the foregoing application by him signed are true. And the said George
Goodwin farther offered in evidence the deposition of John Kilby Smith his captain which is herunto subjoined
WHEREUPON it does appear to the satisfaction of me the said Judge, that the said George Goodwin - served in the revolutionary war as alleged in his application, against the common enemy, and that by reason of his reduced circumstances in life he is in need of assistance from his country for support
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I the said Judge, have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the said Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the County of Cumberland, to be hereunto affixed, this first day of May - in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and of the Independence of the United States the forty-second. all which is hereby certified & transmitted
Wm Widgery
Associate Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the first Eastern Circuit of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
CUMBERLAND, ss. I the subscriber, Clerk of the Courts in said county, certify that Hon. WILLIAM WIDGERY , is an Associate Justice of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, as stated in the annexed Certificate, and that his signature to the same is his own proper signature.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I do hereto subscribe my name, and affix the Seal of said Court, this 27 day of June A. D. 1818.
Geo Bradbury

I John Pillsbury Smith aged sixty four years depose and say that I recollect George Goodwin now present He belonged to the company commanded by me in the revolutionary war - I remember that he served more than a year but I cannot distinctly recollect how long he served and I further recollect that he was discharged in consequence of the war having closed. Our regiment was the sixth of the Massachusetts Line John R. Smith
Subscribed & sworn to before me this fifth day of May 1818
Before me.

418
George Goodwin
[Faint circular postmark stamp]
8402
27 Mar. 1849
Reg 5 m ss-182 327
Robert C. Loring, Augusta Maine
Robert C. Loring Maine CH

State of Maine.
I John Davis Clerk, for the County of Wenobec of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the second Eastern Circuit, embracing the counties of Lincoln, Ken- nebec and Somerset, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and that the original was exhibited in open Court; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule, including debts due to the declarant therein stated, is two hundred twenty  five dollars and  cents ; and deducting therefrom the amount of what the declarant owes, as set forth in said Schedule, the value of said property in the opinion of said Court, is nothing  dollars and  Cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this twentieth day of June 1820.
John Davis Clerk of said Court for the County of of Wenobec

State of Maine.
418
Copy KENNEBEC COUNTY, ss.
ON this Fifteenth day of June , 1820, personally appeared before  in open Court before  Justice the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset, being a Court of Record for said Counties, proceeding according to the course of the common law, having original jurisdiction, unlimited in amount, keeping a record of their proceedings, and having the power of fine and imprisonment, George Goodwin aged fifty seven years , resident in Soo in the County of Somerset within said Circuit, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, viz. in the Company commanded by Captain Smith and Regiment commanded by Colonel Smith of the line of the State of Massachusetts upon the Continental Establishment, for the period of three years
that his original declaration was made before Judge Wedgery on the first day of May 1818; that he is now on the Maine Roll, and that his pension certificate is numbered 8402 . And I, the said George Goodwin do further solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled, "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
George Goodwin
The following is a Schedule of my whole Estate and income, necessary clothing and bedding excepted, viz: The right in equity of Redeeming one hundred acres of land with a small house and barn thereon, of the value of fifty dollars, one horse of the value of thirty dollars, two cows of the value of thirty dollars, Two yearlings of the value of five dollars, one yoke of oxen of the value of forty dollars, eight sheep and four lambs of the value of fourteen dollars, Two swine of the value of six dollars, old household stuff, beside necessary bedding, worth eight dollars, old farming tools worth eight dollars, one old pair wheels worth eight dollars, one old waggon worth eight dollars, one old sleigh worth three dollars I have no debts due to me that can be collected and I owe, besides the mortgage, which is five hundred dollars, as much as two hundred and twenty five dollars.

my income derived from the above property after deducting the interest of the money I owe, does not exceed five dollars a year.
my occupation has been that of a farmer, but from infirmity am able to do no labor, having been troubled with the fever and ague ever since I left the army. My family at home consists of myself, my wife Mary aged fifty nine years, very infirm and able scarcely to labor but very little, and my son Andrew aged twenty years. Except the foregoing and my necessary clothing & bedding, I have no estate or income whatever.
George Goodwin
Subscribed, sworn to and declared both the oath and schedule on the on the fifteenth day of June 1820.
Before me.
Nathan Weston Jr 69 & 66 Pleas.
Shown Copy
That John Davis Atty
Marble
Robert L. Key, Atty.
27 Mar. 1819
8402
[Handwritten signature]
George Goodwin
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152.327 Declaration of
George Goodwin
Deer,
H. L. Whitcomb
Phillips, Me.

State of Maine } County of Franklin } ss.
on this Twelfth day of May A. D. 1855, before me the undersigned a justice of the Peace duly authorized by law to administer oaths within & for the County & State aforesaid personally appeared George Goodwin aged 93 years a resident of Avond in the County of Franklin & State of Maine, who made oath in due form of law that he is the identical George Goodwin to whom under provisions of the act of March 18, 1818 a pension of ninety six dollars per annum has been allowed for his services as a
private soldier of the Revolutionary war. He further states that his pension certificate under the aforesaid act of March 18, 1818, is, a duplicate not numbered and bears date the twenty sixth day of May A. D. 1834, and is issued in lieu of original certificate lost or destroyed dated March 27, 1819 made payable at the Augusta agency. He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty bond to which he may be entitled under the act of the 3 d of March, A. D. 1855. Never having received or knowing himself entitled or made application under any previous act of congress. In evidence of his identity & proof of service, he respectfully refers to the proofs heretofore adduced now on file in the Pension Office and upon which his annuity as aforesaid was granted, & to the accompanying affidavits.

He appoints as his attorney for the within specified purpose and with power of substitu- tion, H. L. Whitcomb of Phillips in the State of Maine. George Goodwin Attest H. L. Whitcomb.
— Samuel Goodwin. George Goodwin
I swear to, subscribe & acknowledge before me the day & year above written, & I hereby certify that I know the aforesaid George Goodwin to be the identical person he alleges himself to be, a pensioner of the United States and that I am not interested in his claim as agent attorney or otherwise.
H. L. Whitcomb Justice of the Peace.
State of Maine } ss. County of Franklin
On this twelfth day of May A.D. 1855, before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace authorized by law to ad- minister oaths within & for the county & State aforesaid, personally appeared Samuel Goodwin & George Goodwin Jr., both
residents of Avon in the County of Franklin in the State of Maine, known to me as cred- ible persons, who made oath in due form of law that George Goodwin who in their presence has sworn & subscribed to the foregoing declarations is to their personal knowledge the identical person to whom under the provision of the act of the March

18, 1878 a pension of ninety six dollars per annum has been granted for his services as a private soldier of the Revolutionary War, that they have known him many years and desire their knowledge of the facts herein named from the following circumstances, to wit: The said Samuel Goodwin aged sixty four years is a son of the said George Goodwin & the said Geo. Goodwin 2 d is a grandson of the said George Goodwin, aged 24 years, & both have always lived in the same family with the applicant. They further state that they are disinterested witnesses.
Sworn to & subscribed before me the day & year above written.
H. L. Whitcomb Justice of the Peace.
State of Maine.
COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, SS.—
I, Isaac Tylee for the County of Franklin, hereby certify that
Clerk of all the Judicial Courts holden within and
H. L. Whitcomb
Esquire before whom the annexed proceedings were had, and who has thereto affixed his genuine signature was at the time of so doing and now is a Justice of the Peace, in and for the said County of Franklin, duly commissioned and qualified, and that full faith and credit are due to his official acts done as aforesaid.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of our Supreme Judicial Court at Farmington, this 24 th day of May Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five
Isaac Tylee Clerk

18, 1878 a pension of ninety six dollars per annum has been granted for his services as a private soldier of the Revolutionary War, that they have known him many years and derive their knowledge of the facts hereinafter named from the following circumstances, to wit: The said Samuel Goodwin aged sixty four years is a son of the said George Goodwin & the said Geo. Goodwin 3 d is a grandson of the said George Goodwin, aged 24 years, & both have always lived in the same family with the applicant. They further state that they are disinterested witnesses.
Sworn to & subscribed before me the day & year above written.
H. L. Whitecomb Justice of the Peace. State of Maine } ss. County of Franklin } ss. I hereby certify that

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
October 14, 1924.
Georgiana Lunt, 204 Cook St., Auburn, Me.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 37022, it appears that George Goodwin enlisted in May 1780 or April 1, 1781 and served as a private until June 8, 1785 or in December 1783 in Captain John Kilby Smith's Company, Colonel Smith's Massachusetts Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 1, 1818, while a resident of Durham, Maine, aged fifty five years -
In 1820, soldier was living in Avon, Maine and referred to his wife Mary, aged fifty nine years and son Andrew, aged twenty years. In 1855, his son Samuel was sixty four years old; and grandson George Goodwin was twenty four years old (the names of his parents are not stated).
Soldier died July 6, 1855. *
Respectfully,
from A. B., Commissioner.
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AUBURN PUBLIC LIBRARY AUBURN, MAINE
October 13, 1924
U. S. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir,
A few weeks ago, I wrote for the record of George Goodwin, Revolutionary soldier, but have received no answer.
In case my letter was miscarried, I will repeat the information that I have. George Goodwin, of Royalborough (Durham, Maine) was born April 12, 1762. He moved to Avon, Maine, and received a pension while living there. He died some day of July 1855. I wish to get his record as a soldier in the Revolutionary War. If there is any expense connected with getting this information, please let me know.
Yours truly,
(Miss) Georgiana Sunt, Librarian.
ans Oct. 14 '24

204 Cook St., Auburn, Maine,
Sept. 18, 1924
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir,
I am a descendant of George Goodwin of Durham, Me., called formerly, Royalborough. He moved later to Avon, Me. and died there. I find that he received a pension while living in Avon. Will you kindly send to me the record of the service of this George Goodwin in the Revolutionary War?
Yours truly, (Miss) Georgiana Lunt.

37 022 INVALID. Rev
1924-Oct. 14-Hist to Georgiana Lunt 905.
File No. 37,022
George Goodwin Dr Geo Nat
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. _____, Page _____
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Maine.
George Goodwin. Private served from Apr. 1781 to end of war.
1 st Schedule under act of May 1820 dated 15 June, 1820.
The right in equity of redeeming 100 acres of land with a small house and barn thereon value $50. 1 horse $30. - 2 cows $30. - 60. 2 yearlings $5. yoke of oxen $40. - 45. 8 sheep & 4 lambs 14. 2 swine 6. 2 few articles of furniture 8. old farming utensils 8. old pair of wheels 8. wagon & sleigh 11. Dues $275, besides the mort. 210. mortgage which is for $500.
2 nd Schedule under the act of 1 st March 1823. dated 10 th April, 1823.
Real Estate mortgaged for its full value. A few articles of old furniture - $9. - 2 swine $3. - 1 Cow $12. - 15. Hoe, axe and shovel 2.
The land mentioned in 1 st schedule was mortgaged in Feb. 19, for $568.93 to McEllam & Fur- ner as security for the original pur- chase money. An assignment has been made on the same and possession obtained by them. Copy of mortgage
and execution exhibited.
Sold the house to Mr. Folsom his in Oct 1820, to pay a debt due Clifford Belcher. Sold one cow to Capt Saml Eastman in 1822 in pay- ment of a debt due him, yoke of oxen sold under execution, two yearlings 5 sheep & 4 lambs - 2 swine, wagon & wheels, wagon &c sold to pay debts.
Clarent and 60, a farmer unable to work - wife aged 63, weakly. see letter to Penobscot 27 Nov. 1830. do 26 April 1830
Restated March 16. 1835 Sent to Hon D. Kidder House of Reps. Norridgewock Maine
  70  11  64    16  1  1. 3    14  4  4. 0     $69.03      48   
Jan: 16 th June, 1841 117.3 New certificate 2/8 May 1830 sent to Joel Wacy, Phillips me. Feb. 19

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Esther Ellsworth and son 19726
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217854 Benjamin
Miriam Reed 44842 and John
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Department of the Interior, Pension Office, Official Business.

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Yr. sister Eliza George D. D. Smith
Hon. J. M. [?] Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D. C.
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Samuel Goodwin Ref to 3 rd 3 Aud. Apr. 7 th 56 George Goodwin - " Poygan Feb. 27 th 56 John Ellsworth Poygan Feb. 26 th 56 Wm Simpson - Cleavon Mar. 14 th 56 David Farbox - 3 Aud. Apr. 7 th 56 Moses Peary - 3 Aud. Apr. 7 th 56 Hannah Fairbanks. 3 Aud. Apr. 7 th 56 Joseph Fraser - 3 Aud. Apr. 7 th 56  Ref to Mr. Boynton Report & letter to Governor 

Mr Boynton will place report on the 2 chd to him & return to Morrow.

Geo. Goodwin Revs. Maine.
Application for a new certificate.
Jas. Whitney agt. rec. Dec. 27. 1830.
agent unknown.

Ph: Oct 18' me,
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Henry L. Whitecomb P. Phillips Me.
Ref. to Bangor Feb 29/96 Morrow

Phillips, Me. Apr. 2, 1856.
J. Minter, Com'r of Pensions.
Sir,
I have recd. no Warrants from the following applications, which were all made under act of Mar. 3, 1835.
Moses Peary, Application No. 152.321 Joseph Frasher " " 152.322 Daniel Tarbox " " 152.323 William Simson " " 152.324 Esther Ellsworth, Wid. of Jonas Ellsworth " " 152.325 Hannah Fairbanks, Wid. of Benj. Fairbanks " " 152.326 George Goodwin " " 152.327 Samuel Goodwin " " 152.328
I recd. a Warrant for Phebe Norton, Wid. of Bassett Norton, dated Mar. 7, 1836, whose application was No. 152.329, the receipt of which was recd. the same time as the above; nor have we in any manner heard from the above.
Respectfully Yours,
Henry L. Whitcomb.

Phillips, Me, April 24. 1856.
Wm J. Minot,
The Land Warrant of 160 acres issued to George Goodwin (a Rev. Soldier,) under act of March 3, 1855, No. 19, 725 is now in my possession; but said Goodwin died after making his application, & before the issuing of said warrant.
What can be done with said Warrant under existing laws? Is there any way in which the heir can receive the benefit of the same—
Respectfully Yours,
H. L. Whitcomb

I know all men by these presents that I George Goodwin of Durham in the County of Cumberland Yeoman In consideration of the Sum of five hundred Dollars to me paid by James M c Lellan and Dudley Turner of Bath in the County of Lincoln Merchants The Receipt Whereof do hereby acknowledge, do hereby Give, Grant, bargain, Sell and Convey unto the Said James M c Lellan & Dudley Turner, the Westerly half of the lot of land, Numbered twelve in the twelfth Range of lots in Avon-County of Somerset & State aforesaid, containing by estimation, one hundred & sixty Ares more or less, Reference to be had to the plan of the Townships for the boundaries of the lot, Also one other lot of land Situate in Said Avon & bounded as follows to wit, beginning at a Stake and Stones, at the Centre of the Mile Square, thence Running South ten degrees east on the West line of lot N o eleven fifty eight Rods & twenty one links to a Stake & Stones, thence east thirteen degrees North Sixty four Rods to the Centre of the Road, thence North ten degrees west fifty eight Rods & twenty one links to the South line of lot numbered twelve, thence west thirteen degrees South Sixty three Rods on Said line to the first Men- tioned bounds, containing twenty two Ares & three fourth of an Acre more or less, it being the North westerly part of lot numbered Eleven on the twelfth Range TO HAVE and to hold the afore granted and bargained premises, with all the privileges and Appur- tenances thereof to the Said M c Lellan & Turner, their heirs and assigns to his - their use and behoof forever, And I do Covenant With the Said M c Lellan & Turner their heirs and assigns, that I am Lawfully Seized in fee of the premises, that they are free of all Incumbrances, that I have Good Right to Sell and Convey the same to the Said M c Lellan & Turner, to hold as aforesaid, And that I will Warrant and defend the same to the Said M c Lellan & Turner, their heirs and assigns forever, against the lawful Claims and demands of all persons PROVIDED Nevertheless that if the Said George Goodwin his heirs executors or Administrators, pay to the Said M c Lellan & Turner, their heirs executors Administrators or assigns, the sum of five hundred Dollars in four Years with Interest annually, Then this Deed as also four certain Promissory Notes bearing even date With these presents, Given by the Said M c Lellan  Goodwin to the Said M c Lellan & Turner, to pay the sum and Interest at the time afore said shall both be Void, Otherwise shall Remain in full force

In Witness Whereof the said George Goodwin have hereunto set my hand and Seal. This first day of February in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nineteen { signed sealed and
delivered in presence of Nath l Grafton Benj a Ames } George Goodwin (Seal)
Lincoln Feb y 1 st . 1819 Personally appeared George Goodwin & acknowledged the above Instrument to be his free act and Deed before me. Benj a Ames Justice of Peace Somerset ss Received February 9 th . 1819 and Recorded in 9 Book page 205.
A true copy of Record Registry of Deeds { Attest, J. P. Bradbury, Register. Somerset Jan y 14. 1824 } A true copy of record
Attest Asa Clark Reg r
1 Copy of Mortgage Deed Goodwin to McLean & Trull
I William Allen Esq Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court of the State of Maine for the county of Somerset do hereby certify and make known to all whom it may concern that the above named Asa Clark Esq is Register of Deeds for said county of Somerset and that the above is his signature; and that he has no seal of office nor is it usual for Registers of Deeds in said State: And I further certify that Jacob Page Bradbury was Register of Deeds for said county of Somerset at the time the above said purports to have been recorded.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Waterville this sixteenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty four.
William Allen Esq Clerk

State of Maine.
SOMERSET, ss.
To the Sheriff of our County of SOMERSET, to either of his Deputies,
GREETING.
WHEREAS James M. Sellan and Dudley Turner both of Bath in our county of Lincoln, Merchants and partners in trade transacting business under the firm of M c Lean & Turner before our Justices of our Court of Common Pleas holden for and within our County of SOMERSET aforesaid, at NORRIDGEWOCK, on the last Monday of Tuesday of June Anno Domini 1823 by the Consideration of our said Court, recovered Judgment for Title and Possession of and in the westerly half of the lot of land numbered twelve in the twelfth range of lots in Avon in the county of Somerset aforesaid containing by estimation one hundred and sixty acres, more or less, reference to be had to the plan of the Township for the boundaries of the lot. Also, one other lot of land situated in said Avon, and bounded as follows, to wit: Beginning at a stake and stones at the centre of the mile square; thence running south ten degrees east, on the west line of lot N o eleven, fifty eight rods and twenty one links, to a stake & stones; thence east thirteen degrees north, sixty four rods to the centre of the road; thence north ten degrees west, fifty eight rods and twenty one links, to the south line of lot N o twelve; thence west thirteen degrees south sixty three rods on said line to the first mentioned bounds containing twenty two acres acres & three fourths of an acre, more or less, it being the northwesterly part of lot numbered eleven on the twelfth range, against George Goodwin of said Avon yeoman, who had unjustly withheld, put out, or amoved the said M c Lean & Turner from their Possession thereof; and also at the said Court recovered Judgment for ten Dollars & forty one cents for Costs and Damages which they sustained by reason of the same, as to us hath been made to appear of Record: We command you, therefore, that without delay you cause the said M c Lean & Turner to have Possession of and in the said lot and parcel of land above described
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We also command you, that of the Goods, Chattels or Lands of the said Debtor within your Precinct, at the value thereof in money, you cause the said Creditors to be paid and satisfied the aforesaid sum of ten Dollars and forty one cents which to the said Creditors was adjudged for Costs and Damages, with Forty cents more for this writ and thereof also to satisfy yourself for your own Fees; and for want of Goods, Chattels or Lands of the said Debtor to be by him shewn unto you, or found within your Precinct, to the acceptance of the said Creditors to satisfy the sums aforesaid—We command you to take the Body of the said Debtor and him commit unto our Gaol in NORRIDGEWOCK, in our County of SOMERSET aforesaid, and detain in your custody within our said Gaol, until he pay the full sums abovementioned, with your Fees, or that he be discharged by the said M c Lean & Turner the Creditors, or otherwise by order of Law. Hereof fail not, and make return of this Writ, with your doings therein, unto the Clerk's Office of our said Court at Norridgewock on the first Tuesday of November next Witness, Ezekiel Whitman Esquire, at NORRIDGEWOCK, the eleventh day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty three William Allen, Clerk. A true copy W m Allen Clerk.
Due on the mortgage of 1498.96 June 28, 1823

Know all men that David Hudder Attorney of record to the within named M c Lellan & Turner do hereby authorize and appoint Shadrach Roberts of Bloomfield to receive possession of the lots of land mentioned in the within Execution. Witness my hand and seal at Norridgewock this fifteenth day of September A.D. 1823
Attest Joshua Gould David Hudder (Seal)
Somerset ss Sept 16, 1823 I have this day entered upon the premises within described and have given the above named Shadrach Roberts actual possession of the same. Joshua Gould Deputy Sheriff.
Sept 16, 1823 Rec d actual possession of the within described premises of the above named Gould Shadrach Roberts
Sept 16, 1823 Rec d the full amount of my fees, and the M y fees for taking possession by Andrew D. Goodwin note, Joshua Gould I made diligent search for property and the body of within named Goodwin and could find neither I therefore return this Ex. on no part satisfied, except giving possession as within directed Joshua Gould Dep. Sheriff.
Clerk's Office at Norridgewock I returned Oct. 27. 1823
Copy to D. H. & A. B.
Attest W m Allen by Clerk
J. Miller atty
I William Allen the Clerk of all the Judicial Courts in the county of Somerset and State of Maine do hereby certify that the within is a true copy of a writ of possession which issued from and has been returned to the Clerk's office in said county of Somerset, where it now remains on file; and that the above are true copies of the certificates, endorsements and returns thereon.
M c Lellan et al Goodwin v. 1823
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said county at Norridgewock the sixteenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty four
William Allen the Clerk

George Goodwin
Rev. Maine Roll No. 5-402
C.C.R. April 10, 1803.
Value of property. 926.00
Served 3 years
R. C. Vose
August

DECLARATION,
In order to be restored to the Pension List, under the act of the 1st March, 1823.
State of Maine.
COUNTY OF Kennebec ss.
ON this tenth day of April 1823 personally appeared in open court before the Court of Common Pleas being a Court of Record for said County, proceeding according to the course of common law, having original jurisdiction unlimited in amount, keeping record of their proceedings, and having the power of fine and imprisonment George Goodwin , resident in said County, aged Sixty one years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the Acts of the eighteenth of March, eighteen hundred and eighteen, the first of May, eighteen hundred and twenty, and the first of March, eighteen hundred and twenty-three—that he the said Goodwin enlisted for the term of Three years on the first day of May in the year 1780 in the State of Massachusetts in the Company commanded by Captain Smith in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Smith in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the Continental establishment; that he continued to serve in the said corps until December 1783 when he was discharged from the said service in West Point in the State of New York that his name has been placed on the pension list, and dropt there on from on account of his property.
AND, in pursuance of the Act of the first May, eighteen hundred and twenty, I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March, eighteen hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby, so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the eighteenth day of March, eighteen hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
(Signed) George Goodwin
SWORN to and declared, on the Tenth day of April 1823 before Ebenezer Whitman Chief Justice
of said Court total amt. $26.00

SCHEDULE of the Real and Personal Estate, (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) belonging to me the subscriber, viz: my Real Estate Mortgage for its full Value old House Hold Furniture (excepting bedding) viz 4 Chairs, 2 Tables, 1 low chest, 3 Knives, Forks & 3 Spoons all worth 9 Dollars 2 Swind - - - - - worth 3. do one Hoe & axe - - - - - worth 1.50 cents one old Shovel - - - - - do .50 cents one Cow - - - - - do 12 Dollars  $26.- (Signed) George Goodwin
SCHEDULE of the family residing with me George Goodwin who, by occupation am a Farmer which I am unable to pursue by reason of hard work and an injury sustained by falling from a horse some time since
   Names. Ages. Capacity of each to contribute to their support.     Mary Goodwin my wife 63 Years Unable to labor in consequence of Debility and Salt Rheum. (Signed) George Goodwin  
That since the exhibition of my first Schedule, the following changes have been made in my property. The Right in equity of redeeming one Hundred acres of Land & its appurtenances mentioned in my former schedule was in February 1819 Mortgage for the sum of $568.93 which is about the value of the Estate and which I am unable and never expect to redeem
   Names of the persons to whom sold. Time of Sale. Amount of Money, or description of property received in return.     McLellan & Turner Real Estate February 14. 1819 The Real Estate mortgage for security for security of the original purchase Money.   Mr. Hodgkins 1 Horse Oct 3 1820 - Sold to pay a debt which is now owing Clifford Belchow.   Capt. Sam. Eastman one Cow April 1822 for a debt which I owe him - same which is mentioned in above Schedule   one old Cow Oct 1821 sold for debt which I owe   Two Yearlings - - - do - - - attached & sold on execution against me   one Yoke of Oxen - - - do - - - sold to pay a debt &c   8 pigs. 1 Hen & 2 Lamps do - - - sold and paid debts with proceeds - George Goodwin   2 Farm Wagon, carts & tools do - - - Clerk of all the Judicial Courts within the said County of Kennebec  
I, Robert C. Vose, do hereby certify, that it appears, to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said George Goodwin did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, under one engagement, on the continental establishment. I also certify, that the foregoing oath, and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the Records of said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is twenty six dollars and cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this tenth day of April 1823
Robert C. Vose, Clerk of the Court of the County of Kennebec

Pension Office May 24 1871
Phillips (V.M.) May 16
Issue a new Certificate free 75
J. S. Edwards Secretary of War Department Pension Office Washington

Phillips May 16 1831
The enclosed is Mr George Goodwin's vouchers on account of his loss of pension certificate which he wishes returned & forward to this office as soon as may be as he is in pressing want
Yours obedt servant with respect Isaac Stutney

Pension Office Dec. 27/1830
case Geo. Goodwin Joseph Whitney agt. Agents unknown Philips, Maine
Philips Maine Dec. 18
Jan 95
Hon, J. S. Edmund
War department Pension office Washington

Phillips Dec 12. 1830
Hon. J S Schwan
Yrs son Mr George Gordon is very desirous to receive his pension certificate as soon as may be as he is in pressing want of his pension due last Sept I am dear in your obd servt by request of said Gordon
Yours sincerely
J. B. You will please direct as before to Phillips Maine

Application for a new Certificate.
State of Maine
Somerset County G
On the eighteenth day of October 1830 before me, the subscriber a justice of the Peace for the said County of Somerset, personally appeared George Goodwin who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Smith in the regiment commanded by Colonel Smith in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Maine that he received a certificate of that fact, under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War; which certificate on or about the 20th day of March 1830, at or near Portland in said State, was lost or mislaid by Charles Thaxter, his agent to whom said certificate was sent with a power of attorney to receive his pension — George Goodwin
Subscribed and sworn to the eighteenth day of October 1830 — Before me Joel Whitney Jus: of the Peace

State of Maine
Somerset County ss: I, James Dinsmore Clerk of the Courts of Somerset County certify that Joel Whitney is a magistrate as within, and that the signature(s) to the within certificate, purporting to be his is genuine—
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this sixth day of November 1830—
James Dinsmore { Clerk of the Courts { of Somerset County.

I Joel Whitney John L Blake of Stillwater in the County of Somerset do testify and say that I am personally acquainted with George Goodwin, named in the annexed affidavit, and know him to be the identical George Goodwin who is a Revolutionary Pensioner, and who has stated that he has lost his pension certificate.
John L Blake
Joel Whitney
Somerset County ss;
Subscribed & Sworn to this eighteenth day of October 1830 —
Joel Whitney
Before me —
Joel Whitney Justice of the Peace
Somerset ss. On 12, 1830 I do hereby certify that the above named John L Blake who swor to the identity of George Goodwin before me is a man of the first rate character & a credible witness
Joel Whitney justice of the Peace

I Charles Thaxter of Portland do testify & say that in march 1830 I received the original pension certificate of George Goodwin, with his power of attorney to obtain his pension, and that I have lost or mislaid said certificate so that I cannot find and verily believe that never can be found, and think that it must have been accidentally destroyed. Charles Thaxter
Subscribed and sworn to this 9 th day of October 1830 - Before me, Joseph Pope, Jas: of Peace.
State of Maine Cumberland County ss. I William T. Vaughan Clerk of the Courts of Cumberland, County do certify that Joseph Pope is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature pur- porting to be his is genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County the 9 th day of Oct r 1830. W m T. Vaughan } Clerk of the Courts of Cumberland County

Charles Thaxter of Portland, in the County of Cumberland, State of Maine do testify and say that on or about the twenty fifth day of March 1830 I received a power of Attorney from George Goodwin a Revolutionary Pensioner whose name is on the roll of the Maine Agency, together with is original Pension Certificate, in order to receive his pension then due. That I did receive his pension of the agent in Portland and that I lost or mislaid the original pension certificate, that I have made diligent search for it and cannot find it, and presume it must have been accidentally destroyed.
Charles Thaxter
Cumberland ss - May 9 th 1831.
Subscribed & sworn to before me Joseph Pope, Jus: of the Peace.
State of Maine Cumberland County ss. I William T Vaughan Clerk of the Courts of Cumberland County, certify, that Joseph Pope is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office & subscribed my name this 9 th day of May 1831.
Clerk of the Courts of Cumberland County
W m T Vaughan

County of Somerset, ss.
On this tenth day of May 1831, before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Somerset, personally appeared George Goodwin, who on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain J. R. Smith in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Smith in the Service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Maine; that he received a certificate of that fact under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War; which certificate, on or about the twentieth day of March 1830, he enclosed to Charles Thaxter of Portland, with a power of Attorney to receive his pension then due, and which was never returned to him, and which he believes said Charles Thaxter lost, or accidentally destroyed.
He therefore requests the Secretary of War to issue a new Certificate for him, that he may be enabled to receive his pension.
George Goodwin
Subscribed & sworn to the day and year aforesaid before me —
J. A. Whitney — Jus: of the Peace.

Somerset ss May Thirteenth day of May 1831 I Jesse Ladd of lawful age do testify & say that the George Goodwin on the who subscribed his name to the certificate on the other side of this leaf is the identical George Goodwin named who had a pension certificate and has for many years drawn a pension from the United States on account of services done in the revolutionary war Jesse Ladd
Sworn and subscribed to before me this day & year aforesaid The seal Joel Whitney Justice of the Peace
Somerset ss. May 13. 1831 I Joel Whitney do hereby certify that the above named Jesse Ladd is a man of good moral character and a respectable witness
Joel Whitney Justice of the Peace
State of Maine
ss County of Somerset, I James Dinsmore, Clerk of the Judicial Co. ss of the County of Somerset, certify that Joel Whitney is a Magistrate as above, and the foregoing signature purporting to be his, is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of office and subscribed my name this 13 th day of May Anno Domini 1831 James Dinsmore Clerk of the Judicial Court of the County of Somerset

Peach Jan'y 25 1823
We hereby certify that we hold an execution of bond against Mr. George Proddin of Acorn amounting with interest to the sum of Five hund- red & sixty eight dollars Ninety three cents for the security of which we hold a mortgage of his farm on which he lives in the town of Acorn.
$568.93
W. L. L. S. S. S. 3

Leo. Goodwin R
19725

Ho of Reps July 8. 1854
Hon J. Munt Comr. of Pension Sec
Enclosed
you have letter of A P Hale making enquiry in regard to a Rappahannock to Geo Goodwin -
Will you give me the information desired, that I may communicate at as early day as practical And much oblige you
Yrs
W. A. Gilbert
P.S. Be pleased to return Enclosed letter